Executing Technical Tasks with an Assistant Mate (Code Executor)

When to Use an Assistant Mate (Code Executor)?

Assistant Mates (Code Executor) specialize in executing technical tasks by writing and running computer programs in Python to achieve the desired objectives. They are particularly useful for data manipulation, complex calculations, file transformations, and process automation. By using an Assistant Mate, you can optimize the handling of technical tasks and improve project efficiency.

Furthermore, leveraging the "Mate Knowledge" feature allows you to attach data files, scripts, and other relevant information directly to the Mate, streamlining the process and avoiding the need to manually include this data in each request.

Note: It is not necessary to upload a document to use a "Code Executor" Mate. You can directly request technical tasks without input files.

Steps to Follow

1. Upload Files (Optional):
   • Click on the "attachment" button in the message to upload the necessary files for technical tasks (CSV files, Excel files, Word documents, scripts, etc.).
   • The files will appear as attachments to the message.
   • Alternatively, for files consistently used by the Mate, consider attaching them directly through the "Mate Knowledge" feature.
2. Send a Request to the Assistant Mate:
   • Send a message to the Assistant Mate, providing clear instructions on the technical tasks to be performed. For example:
     • "@Assistant, can you analyze the data in this CSV file and generate a monthly sales graph?"
     • "@Assistant, convert this web page with e-commerce articles into an Excel file listing the products."
3. Execute Code:
   • The Assistant Mate will write and execute the computer program needed to accomplish the requested task. Here are some examples of tasks it can perform:
     • Data Manipulation: Manipulate and transform data contained in CSV, Excel files, etc.
     • Data Analysis: Analyze data and generate various graphs or statistics.
     • Document Processing: Process documents to extract structured information.
     • Mathematical Calculations: Perform complex mathematical calculations, for example, calculate the surface area of walls and the volume of a room based on the room’s dimensions.
     • Generate Output Files: Generate output files from a computer program.
4. Analyze the Results:
   • The Assistant Mate will provide the results of the code execution or file manipulation.
   • Examine the results to ensure they meet your expectations and use them to support your discussions or decisions.

Importance of the Action

Executing technical tasks via an Assistant Mate automates and optimizes technical processes, reducing the time and effort required to accomplish complex tasks. By leveraging the code execution capabilities of Mates and the "Mate Knowledge" feature, you can efficiently and accurately process data, perform advanced calculations, and transform files, all while benefiting from improved data management and cost optimization. This improves the quality and speed of results, enriching your projects and collaborations.

Example using "Mate Knowledge":

Let's say you have a Mate Assistant tasked with generating sales reports. Instead of uploading the sales data CSV file with every request, you can attach it directly to the Mate via "Mate Knowledge." Now, whenever you ask the Mate for a sales report, it will automatically access the attached CSV file, simplifying the process and reducing token consumption.